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Hi Mauler, regarding seat Hi Mauler, regarding seat position as the top tube already slopes upward you may be able to reverse the seat pan bracket to bring the nose down, you may have done this already but I cannot tell by the photos,

Nice Job Mauler, Keep a light Nice Job Mauler, Keep a light touch on that rear disc brake, very light rear end make it easy to lock up, I would look for some handle Bars that sweep down may be more comfortable, the seat looks like to could go a bit further forward, helps with traction...

This is from a 16" frame This is from a 16" frame Giant MTB hardtail that I used for a couple of years (I now use the V2K Frame) it was a good height for me (6'2") and made a nice light recumbent, The drawback with using a Hardtail frame especially an alloy one is when the back wheel...

looking at my V2K frame I looking at my V2K frame I would say will not work, as any bag you put on that type of rack will be too close to the tyre.

Chain stay & lower rear swing Chain stay & lower rear swing arm of the Silvio are CF.

Hi Nataly, No nothing like Hi Nataly, No nothing like the pogo effect on an MTB because you are pushing forward not downward, front suspension helps a little with traction rear suspension comfort. When looking for frames I would recommend a small 16" MTB dual suspension frame even a 14" if you...

looks like 1 off a Silvio to looks like 1 off a Silvio to me

Hi Nataly, I can comfortably Hi Nataly, I can comfortably sit on about 25kmph, not sure about the flat ground part, this is Tasmania which means hills & head winds abound. I have my bike set up to climb better with a bit more weight on the front wheel and a fairly upright seat back...

Hi Nataly, My kit was ordered Hi Nataly, My kit was ordered through the website and although their was some hiccup with the ordering system it was resolved quickly and my order arrived within a few days from overseas so must have come airfreight. The frame was the last thing I ordered...

I have had my Cruzbike bought I have had my Cruzbike bought as a kit for 5 years now, the kit has been swaped over onto 3 different frames with no ill effects, and is currently on a Cruzbike V2K frame. I have been very happy with my purchase and enjoyed changing and setting up my bike, I...

Hi elg, I think John has Hi elg, I think John has addressed most of your issues very well, on the subject of starting in an uphill situation was somthing I had problems when I first started riding my Cruz and I would think it would effect all recumbent types unless they have an IGH, is...

Hi Angela, The chainring side Hi Angela, The chainring side should come off in the same manner as the none chainring side, I have come across a few that have been on very tight and without grease that have taken extra effort. I would suggest applying some heat to the area, if that...

I use a business card as a I use a business card as a spacer to set pad clearance. Question is it possible that the pads could have become contaminated with oil or grease? if so it may be neccesary to replace the pads.

That will do very nicely, That will do very nicely, good find.

There has been a few There has been a few successful conversions done on small wheel bikes if that is a concern.

You would need to chop the You would need to chop the boom off to make it work, so you could not change back if you did'nt like it. Why not try a conversion kit on another frame 1st then put it on this frame if you like the feel of the MBB FWD. By the way I think a kit on this frame...

 The new site looks great, The new site looks great, tried to sign in before but only got in today.